Manchu Wok Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Manchu Wok Canada cooks with: canola - one shared oil does both the wok line and the deep fryer (chicken balls, egg rolls, ginger beef, General Tso, sweet & sour pork, breaded shrimp). Corroborated by the official Canadian nutrition chart itself: oil-dominated dishes run only 7-12% of total fat as saturated (Mixed Vegetables 6 oz = 11 g fat / 1 g sat, Chop Suey 6 oz = 12 g fat / 1 g sat), which fits canola (~7% sat) and rules out palm, soybean or a shortening blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
Safest Orders at Manchu Wok Canada
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Spring Roll | 1.0g |
| Hot & Sour Soup | 1.0g |
| Egg Drop Soup | 1.0g |
| Salt and Pepper Fish (6 oz) | 2.0g |
| Breaded Butterfly Shrimp (6 oz) | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at Manchu Wok Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Mongolian Beef (6 oz) | 8.0g |
| General Tso Chicken (6 oz) | 7.0g |
| Kung Pao Chicken (6 oz) | 7.0g |
| Green Bean Chicken (6 oz) | 7.0g |
| Ginger Beef (6 oz) | 7.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Manchu Wok Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Manchu Wok Canada cooks with: canola - one shared oil does both the wok line and the deep fryer (chicken balls, egg rolls, ginger beef, General Tso, sweet & sour pork, breaded shrimp). Corroborated by the official Canadian nutrition chart itself: oil-dominated dishes run only 7-12% of total fat as saturated (Mixed Vegetables 6 oz = 11 g fat / 1 g sat, Chop Suey 6 oz = 12 g fat / 1 g sat), which fits canola (~7% sat) and rules out palm, soybean or a shortening blend. Across the 39 menu items we analyzed, it averages 3.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of A (Low Risk).
What oil does Manchu Wok Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: canola - one shared oil does both the wok line and the deep fryer (chicken balls, egg rolls, ginger beef, General Tso, sweet & sour pork, breaded shrimp). Corroborated by the official Canadian nutrition chart itself: oil-dominated dishes run only 7-12% of total fat as saturated (Mixed Vegetables 6 oz = 11 g fat / 1 g sat, Chop Suey 6 oz = 12 g fat / 1 g sat), which fits canola (~7% sat) and rules out palm, soybean or a shortening blend. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Manchu Wok Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Manchu Wok Canada cooks with canola - one shared oil does both the wok line and the deep fryer (chicken balls, egg rolls, ginger beef, General Tso, sweet & sour pork, breaded shrimp). Corroborated by the official Canadian nutrition chart itself: oil-dominated dishes run only 7-12% of total fat as saturated (Mixed Vegetables 6 oz = 11 g fat / 1 g sat, Chop Suey 6 oz = 12 g fat / 1 g sat), which fits canola (~7% sat) and rules out palm, soybean or a shortening blend, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Manchu Wok Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Manchu Wok Canada cooks with canola - one shared oil does both the wok line and the deep fryer (chicken balls, egg rolls, ginger beef, General Tso, sweet & sour pork, breaded shrimp). Corroborated by the official Canadian nutrition chart itself: oil-dominated dishes run only 7-12% of total fat as saturated (Mixed Vegetables 6 oz = 11 g fat / 1 g sat, Chop Suey 6 oz = 12 g fat / 1 g sat), which fits canola (~7% sat) and rules out palm, soybean or a shortening blend, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Manchu Wok Canada?
Spring Roll is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manchu Wok Canada, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Manchu Wok Canada?
Mongolian Beef (6 oz) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Manchu Wok Canada, at an estimated 8.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
Compare other chains
La Belle Province · Little Caesars · MR MIKES SteakhouseCasual · Marble Slab Creamery · Mary Brown's · McDonald's
See where Manchu Wok Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.